as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Jarrett Allen Allen grew into the kind of dependable center every young team hopes to develop.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Multiple companies have worked to create dependable systems in recent years.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Jarrett Allen Allen grew into the kind of dependable center every young team hopes to develop.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Others echoed similar concerns about who was responsible for handling the mess.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland’s defense, Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway have all confirmed plans to send military personnel to the sparsely populated island this week.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The interior of your appliances, like the inside of your oven or microwave, is generally safe for Magic Eraser use.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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